About this episode
This episode discusses a critical zero-day exploit, malware in PyPI packages, a major data breach, and the challenges of trust in open-source repositories, concluding with an inspiring ultramarathon story.
This episode covers a critical zero-day exploit in Palo Alto firewalls that went unpatched for nearly a month, malware hiding in PyPI packages using workplace chat tools for cover, and a major breach at Canvas that exposed student data across universities. We also dig into why trust systems in open-source repos keep getting weaponized and close with an ultramarathon story that redefines what the human body can actually endure.
People in this episode
Host: Adrian North
Topics covered
- cybersecurity
- malware
- data breach
- open-source
- ultramarathon
Keywords
- zero-day exploit
- Palo Alto firewalls
- malware
- PyPI packages
- Canvas breach
- open-source trust
- ultramarathon
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Palo Alto, PyPI, Canvas
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